I’m sure you know how important tax issues are to small businesses. Your annual tax bill will reflect, in part, your skill and knowledge as a small business owner. Not only should you be concerned with your ability to comply with the maze of complex...
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Does your small business seem to be on a treadmill? If so, maybe it’s time for a makeover to shake things up in 2016 and get your revenue growing. ...
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Does your business have “drainers” – people whose negativity drains everyone else’s energy and drags your business down? If so, read this article to learn what you can do to fix it. ...
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While many small business owners have a budget, most don't know how to maximize this resource. Successful small business budgeting begins by identifying profit margins, and then wisely allocating expenses where you need them most. If you struggle with instituting a budget or you simply...
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Often an entrepreneur can spur initial business growth with sheer energy and force of will. At a certain point, however, you need capital to grow and stabilize. Determining your capital needs is a good exercise in goal setting, discipline and forecasting. Knowing your capital needs...
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No matter the size of your business, modern technology can have a truly transformative effect on operations. With the right tools, tasks become easier, employees become more productive, and in turn, this will strengthen the cash flow of your business. With that in mind, let’s...
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Resilience is a person's ability to bounce back from and grow and thrive during challenge, change, and adversity. It's not enough to just bounce back; employees today must develop a thicker coat of armor so that future stressors don't have as much of an impact....
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Cash is King.” While the words may be cliché, they’re also true — particularly for the small business. Without a cushy safety net or direct line to a big bank’s lending department, survival often hinges on your ability to effectively...
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Savvy retailers know that maximizing profits means smart marketing; however, it can be challenging to devote as much time to marketing as you need in order to market more efficiently. To support that effort, we assembled ten retail marketing ideas to help bring increased sales...
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You got funding. Woo-hoo! That’s an awesome step forward. So now, what’s next? A recurring dilemma that startups and young small businesses face after they receive funding is what to focus their new funding on. It’s your very own personal Catch-22. ...
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